Thrive Together

In Episode 8, I talk to Karen Stenning, Founder and Director of Absolute Alchemy.

In this episode, Karen draws on her experience in the events industry, and reflects on the rise of online events since the start of the pandemic.

Karen talks about the three key ingredients to a successful event, and highlights the importance of designing inclusive and diverse events. She also shares some fantastic advice for event organisers on how to make events more effective and impactful.

In Episode 7, I talk to Kathy Caton, Founder and Managing Director of Brighton Gin.

In this episode, Kathy reflects on her 10-year journey growing Brighton Gin, and talks through how her brand survived the pandemic, and how she continues to grown the business and expand into new markets overseas.

We talk about the innovation process for Brighton Gin, how she succeeds in building her competitive edge whist staying true to her company values, and how she puts people and planet at the heart of everything she does.

In this episode, I talk to Lindsay Willott, a serial entrepreneur who has successfully started up, grown and sold two ventures - The Marketing Practice and Customer Thermometer.

Lindsay reflects on what contributed to her business success, and shares some valuable insight on why she chose to bootstrap both ventures, rather than seek private investment.

We also discuss the importance of storytelling, and how every founder’s story and experience is valid - whatever their growth ambitions.

In this episode, I talk to Neema Amin, a growth strategist for early-stage startups and growth-oriented individuals, and Head of Ventures at Suss Ventures, the investment arm of Sussex Innovation Centre.

Neema reflects on how her studies and inspirational teachers propelled her into the world of business, and shares some useful insight on what founders should consider when they are looking to raise investment.

Neema also shares some really practical advice for anyone who is considering to escape the corporate world and jump into the world of entrepreneurship as a solopreneur.

In this episode, I talk to Ishy Mackinnon - Founder of Canna Campsite, and an experienced business support practitioner.

We talk about Ishy’s journey into self-employment, and discuss how she has pursued, and continues to pursue, opportunities to innovate and grow her business - Canna Campsite.

We also reflect on what is the most effective business support for startups and small business owners, based on her own experience empowering entrepreneurs - in the UK and overseas in Africa - to start up and grow.

In this episode, I talk to Lulu Minns - an award-winning coach, advocate for women in business and retreat host.

We talk about her transformational journey - from being a criminal defence lawyer to becoming an entrepreneur.

Lulu shares her insight on how to find your purpose as an entrepreneur - something she has clearly achieved through the different retreats she hosts for her clients.

We also discuss failure - and how this is an important part of the process of being an entrepreneur, which ultimately enables us to learn continually.

In this episode, I talk to Meg Fenn - a freelance graphic designer, web designer, marketer, and SEO strategist.

Meg reflects on how she has recently rebooted her happiness, found her purpose, and is now staying true to that purpose by helping people be creative, and stay creative, in order to problem solve and innovate.

Meg also shares her marketing insight, and gives advice on how we - as small business owners - can tackle our marketing more effectively.

In this episode, I talk to Jes Bailey - a crowdfunding specialist and Founder of Crowdfund 360.

Jes talks about what inspired her into the world of crowdfunding, and shares her perspective on the role that gender plays in successful crowdfunding campaigns.

Jes gives advice on how to manage an effective crowdfunding campaign, and highlights the importance of building your community before you launch a campaign.